The Holiday Cottages

Friday, 13 September 2019

Lund Farm is a peaceful haven for either your holiday or business visit. Set on 200 peaceful acres, there is a choice of two beautifully renovated farmyard cottages (sleeping 6 and 2), and the owners are personally on hand to give you plenty of informed advice to help you to make the most of your stay.

You will find a safe patio, lawn and paddock with sandpit, slide and garden games for families with children, a sunny patio with the smaller cottage, and bicycles for all ages to ride around the farm if you want to stretch your legs.

For the business visitor there's a friendly welcome, peace and quiet, and internet access, and don't worry, stroking the cats is strictly optional!Lund Farm Cottage is the three-bedroomed, self-contained 18th Century wing of the farmhouse. The centrepiece is the original black kitchen range set in a feature brick wall in the pine beamed lounge area. It’s lovely for fires on winter evenings. Upstairs is a large double room with en suite bathroom, and the original two-level farmhouse bathroom provides the en suite bath and shower room for a further suite of two twin rooms.

Outside there is a sizeable, enclosed private patio and lawn to the rear with a sandpit, slide, garden games. It is fully equipped for 6 people, including children of any age.

Shepherd's Rest was created by the sympathetic renovation of a small farm building close to the farmhouse. This cottage is ideal for that cosy retreat for two, for the business traveller preferring independence and for those who cannot get about so well. It has an accessibility rating and is wheelchair friendly. The pine-beamed kitchen and living area boast an old-style Belfast sink & a black cast-iron wood-burning stove. The beds in the spacious twin room link to form a “super-king-size” double.

Hyview Holiday Homes provides self-contained accommodation with sea views. The homes are ideally placed just minutes from the seafront in Teignmouth. This is the ideal accommodation for families, groups or those travelling with pets.Hyview Bungalow can accommodate 4 people in 2 bedrooms. The living room includes a 43" Smart TV/DVD player and Wi-Fi. There is a well-equipped modern kitchen, and from the lounge, through patio sliding doors you can access a glass balcony with rattan furniture.

Apartment 1 can accommodate 2-4 people in a double and twin/bunk room. The living room has a bay window, 40" flat-screen TV and DVD player. A small fitted kitchen is provided. Downstairs French doors lead to the garden and car park.Apartment 2 is on the ground floor with its own front door access wide enough for a wheelchair. There is a double bedroom, a living room and separate kitchen.

Apartment 4 can accommodate 2 in a double bedroom. It is a first-floor apartment with a well-equipped kitchen and living room with views of the garden.Apartment 6 sleeps 2 in a double/twin bedroom. It offers lovely views Shaldon and the ness. it comes equipped with a 40" TV and fully fitted kitchen.

Apartment 5 can accommodate 2-4 people. It is a top floor apartment with a galley kitchen and lounge area with a 50" Smart TV.Apartment 7 can sleep up to 3 people in a double and single bed. It includes a TV, DVD player, oven, microwave, kettle and toaster.

Teignmouth is is a real hidden gem on the South Devon coast. It offers shops, restaurants, great nightlife and a Victorian pier. There are plenty of interesting places to visit such as Shaldon Wildlife Trust, the Grand Pier and the Teignmouth & Shaldon Museum.For more information please visit our website:https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Devon/15031

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Hurstone House dates back to the 14th century and is now a stunning country house providing self-catering accommodation amongst the meadows and woodland on the edge of the village of Waterrow and the Exmoor National Park, Somerset. This spacious accommodation is ideal for large groups or families and has easy access to the town of Taunton.

There are 7 bedrooms available & 5 bathrooms.Hurstone offers the perfect place for a getaway all year round - whether you are looking for a family holiday in the summer or a winter weekend break with friends. Warm comfortable rooms with open fires, central heating and an outdoor Jacuzzi. In warmer months laze around in the garden, take a stroll through the meadows or discover some of the nearby villages tucked away down the maze of country lanes.

Much of the surrounding land is a recognised County Wildlife site with traditional meadows, ancient hedgerows and native woodland bordered by the River Tone. Otters frequent the river and wild deer can be spotted in the woodland and buzzards soar above the pastures.If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, Hurstone is ideally situated for walking, mountain biking, horse riding and fishing. For the less energetic, there are many national trust houses and gardens, scenic drives over Exmoor and the beautiful North Devon coast to explore.A short walk from the house is The Rock Inn, a traditional village pub serving a range of local Cotleigh and Exmoor ales and fantastic food.For more information please visit our website:https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Somerset/2890

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Thursday, 12 September 2019

Hidden in the heart of Cornwall, enjoy this collection of 18th-century cottages set privately in 13 acres. Graded 4* Gold and 5* by Visit England, these family friendly holiday cottages have breathtaking views, excellent facilities and are close to many of Cornwall's top attractions. Explore both coastlines and Cornwall's top attractions from the doorstep - a perfect family adventure!

The cottages are lovingly restored to maintain their original character, combining beautifully exposed beams, high ceilings and their unique stone and slate features. They boast light and spacious country-style interiors with comfy sofas, cast iron gas stoves, cottage chic bedrooms, tongue and groove bathrooms and shaker style kitchens. They are all very well equipped with cots, highchairs, built-in stair gates, bed guards, monitors, food blenders and child-friendly crockery and cutlery.A range of one, two & three bedroomed cottages are available.Immerse yourselves in both the perfect secluded haven for children and a relaxing environment for parents! Enjoy the heated indoor swimming pool, hot tub, soft play and games barns, garden maze, petanque court, tennis court, giant outdoor fort, toddler fort and swings, mud kitchen, ride-on area with pirate sandpit, indoor play kitchen and tennis court. Make the most of two barbecue stations and the outdoor pizza oven.Take part in weekly craft workshops, marshmallow toasting or treasure hunts and other interactive games. Follow the on-site nature trail hunt or take to the Forestry England trails direct from the property. Swimming lessons are available on requestJoin in with hands-on animal feeding and egg collecting. Get to know the numerous farm animals including wallabies, donkeys, pigs, chickens and alpacas!

Glynn Barton is located overlooking the Glynn Valley with breathtaking views about 2 miles from the hamlet of Cardinham and 3 miles from Bodmin. Located 5 mins off the A30 and within half an hour’s drive to the North or South Coast and the Eden Project.For more information please visit our website:https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cornwall/15049

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South Barn, a beautifully appointed holiday cottage, is set in a stunning area of Suffolk. Located between the pretty village of Wangford and the Edwardian seaside town of Southwold. It’s ideally placed for Southwold (about 3 mins) and the A12 (about 2 mins), providing easy access to the heritage coast. Southwold, with its pier, beaches, harbour, shops and restaurants, is an ideal choice for holidays all year round. The Heritage Coast has something for all the family; an abundance of wildlife reserves, stately homes, theme parks, animal parks and of course, the Broads.

Great care and attention have been paid to every aspect of this holiday home. South Barn caters for 4 persons in 2 double bedrooms, 1 with en-suite. There is also a full family bathroom. Its open private garden is great for families, whilst also catering for couples looking for the ideal peaceful relaxing holiday cottage location.When entering the house, you are welcomed by a sunny and bright open plan living area with original oak beams and polished wooden floors. This room is a lovely space for all the family to relax at any time of day. There is a comfortable seating area with HD digital TV and DVD player, dining area and well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen is well designed and has plenty of equipment for you to cook up a storm!Both bedrooms are spacious, the master having an en-suite. Both have fully vaulted and beamed ceilings with views over fields and woodlands. Sealey mattresses help provide the best night's sleep whilst blackout blinds keep the sunlight away from pleasant dreams. Outside is an enclosed private garden and garden furniture. This provides a space where children can play, a place to relax or dine alfresco.

Wangford is a lovely village and a great base for those who want to enjoy the best of both coast and country. The village itself has an illustrious past and is home to many fine buildings within the village and high street. There are a variety of places to eat and drink in the village, Southwold and the surrounding area, so you will not be short of choice.On those days when you want to travel and explore the area, you will find that Suffolk has many attractions, covering all interests. This includes Snape Maltings, Africa Alive, Pleasurewood Hills, Easton Farm Park, Redwings Horse Sanctuary, National Trust houses and gardens and more. For more information please visit our website:https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Suffolk/16188

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Knockan offers self-catering holiday accommodation in Bunessan on the Isle of Mull. The cottage is clean, comfortable, well equipped and has an authentic island atmosphere. It is in the beautiful setting of the Isle of Mull, giving you an ideal base to explore the local area.

The house lies about a mile and a half on the Craignure side of Bunessan, on a small country road leading down from the A849 to the sea.The cottage is sunny and sheltered, standing in its own fenced grounds and surrounded by open moorland or fields. The seashore is only a hundred yards down the road. It isn’t sandy, but the rock pools are fun, and there is lots of wildlife to be seen, including seals and otters.The cottage can accommodate five comfortably, or six provided the sixth doesn’t mind a folding bed. Upstairs in Knockan is an attic bedroom with twin beds, the stairs to the attic are fixed, but very steep and would be difficult for an older person to negotiate, and a double bedroom with standard double bed.Downstairs in the holiday cottage, there is the living/dining room and a modern kitchen with electric cooker. The porch/utility room with has a fridge/freezer, automatic washing machine and tumble drier.The cottage has a modern bathroom with electric shower (no bath).

The garden is reasonably childproof and the road beside the house is very quiet. The garden is fenced and pets in the care of responsible owners are welcome.

The Ross of Mull is a wonderfully varied area, having a range of magnificent beaches, as well as the most rugged terrain, most of it unspoiled. Walkers, geologists, birdwatchers and botanists find it a paradise. Some guests report seeing unbelievably large numbers of bird species, including sea eagles and golden eagles (of which there are several pairs along the south coast). Orchids, rare in most other parts of Britain, are found among many other wildflowers on the heathlands. From Iona Ferry, you can also sail to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles bird sanctuary. There is a current information pack in the cottage.For more information please visit our website:https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Argyll/2162

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The cottages sleep up to 6 people each and are fully equipped with excellent furniture, TV, DVD and video players. Bed linen is provided and the beds made up before arrival. Kitchens include integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave, oil fired central heating plus wood-burner in the lounge. Garden/patio with furniture and barbecue.

Frankaborough Cottage is an imaginative barn conversion at the end of a quiet lane across a courtyard. 3 levels with wooden floors - ground floor lounge/dining/kitchen. Double bedroom with en suite shower room with toilet and bath. Bathroom with 3/4 bath, shower, toilet and basin. First floor 2 bedrooms, one double with basin, one twin with basin.

The Old Shippon is a semi-detached barn conversion with accommodation for 4-6. Ground floor lounge/kitchen/diner, cloakroom with toilet and basin. First floor bathroom with shower and bath, toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms (one double, one twin).

The Old Dairy is also a semi-detached barn conversion with accommodation for 4-6. Ground floor lounge/kitchen/diner, cloakroom with toilet and basin. First floor bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and basin. 2 bedrooms one double, one twin.

For the energetic, there is walking on Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, windsurfing, sailing, and fishing at nearby Roadford Lake, golf or horse riding. There are also cycle routes along several disused railway lines.For more information please visit our website: https://www.theholidaycottages.co.uk/Cornwall/4714

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